Our properties

The university owns several types of rooms, flats and apartments that are available to international staff. Most properties are intended for long lets with a minimum of one year. Short stay accommodation provides a base from which staff can find a more permanent home.

The university owns several types of rooms, flats and apartments that are available to international staff. Most properties are intended for long lets with a minimum of one year. Short stay accommodation provides a base from which staff can find a more permanent home.

On this page you will find an overview of all the properties we have. You will find more information on how to apply for housing on the university accommodation page.

Anatomy building

The historic Anatomy building was completed in 1885 and was used as a laboratory and lecture hall for the LUMC until 2007. The building was completely renovated in 2015 and subsequently modernised for housing for PhDs and post docs. The Anatomy complex consists of the old Anatomy building and a 12-storey apartment tower. The complex offers 168 unfurnished apartments in total. It is owned by the Foundation ‘Stichting Universitaire Woonwijk Boerhaave’.

Location

The complex is located at Bioscience Park Leiden between the LUMC, Faculty of Social Sciences and the ICLON building.

Contract

Long stay (minimum one year)

Apartments

Type and size

Amount

Old Anatomy building

Single studio apartment
22 m2 - 39,7 m2

43

Old Anatomy building

Single studio apartment with loft
40 m2 - 76 m2

44

Old Anatomy building

2 room apartment
33 m2 - 52 m2

2

Old Anatomy building

3 room apartment
73 m2

3

Tower

Single studio apartment
32 m2

26

Tower

2 room apartment
37 m2

50

Boerhaavelaan 48 - 186

The Boerhaavelaan is a home to many of our PhDs and consists of a 4-storey and a 7-storey building. The 56 unfurnished apartments are made up of 3, 4 and 6 room apartments. This accommodation is suitable for families with children. The complex will be under renovation in 2019 and is expected to be fully ready in 2020. Until 2018 there will be limited availability. It is owned by the Foundation ‘Stichting Universitaire Woonwijk Boerhaave’.

Location

The apartment building at Boerhaavelaan 48 – 186 is conveniently located just outside Leiden’s historic city centre. Close to Leiden Central Station and Bioscience Park Leiden.

Contract

Long stay (minimum one year)

Apartments

Type

Amount

4-storey building

3 room apartment

28

4-storey building

4 room apartment

19

4-storey building

6 room apartment

7

Boerhaavelaan 190 - 292

The Boerhaavelaan is a home to many of our PhDs and consists of a 7-storey building. The 59 unfurnished apartments are made up of 3, 4 and 6 room apartments. This accommodation is suitable for families with children. The complex will be under renovation in 2020 and is expected to be fully ready in 2021. Until 2019 there will be limited availability. It is owned by the Foundation ‘Stichting Universitaire Woonwijk Boerhaave’.

Location

The apartment building at Boerhaavelaan 190 – 292 is conveniently located just outside Leiden’s historic city centre. Close to Leiden Central Station and Bioscience Park Leiden.

Contract

Long stay (minimum one year)

Apartments

Type

Amount

7-storey building

2 room apartment

42

7-storey building

3 room apartment

2

7-storey building

4 room apartment

8

University Lodge

The University Lodge is a small house with three living units in the heart of the historical centre of Leiden. Long before it became the University Lodge the house was the home of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands. The lodge is furnished and offers house-keeping services. Some facilities (e.g. kitchen) are shared. This accommodation is not suitable for children. The complex will be under renovation in 2018. Until the end of 2017 there will be limited availability.

Location

Leiden historic centre, close to the faculties of Law and Humanities and the famous Hortus Botanicus.

Contract

Short stay (maximum one year)

Room

Type and size

Amount

Lodge 1

Double room
30 m2

1

Lodge 2

Double room
12 m2

1

lodge 3

Double room
18 m2

1

Hogewoerd

This monumental building at Hogewoerd 144 is a former auction house situated in a quiet street in the town centre. It has been totally renovated and adapted to the requirements of this age without losing its original character. The building is owned by DUWO Leiden. Two furnished apartments are reserved for international employees. This location is not suited for children.

Location

Leiden historic centre, close to the faculties of Law and Humanities and the famous Hortus Botanicus.

Contract

Short stay (maximum one year)

Room

Type and size

Amount

144F, 144N

Double studio apartment
38-39 m2

2

Hooigracht/
Middelstegracht

This building is classified as a historical monument with its history going back to 1892. It has been used for various purposes and has had a variety of occupants but in Leiden it is known foremost as the former Elisabeth Hospital (1892-1972). In 2001 it was acquired by housing company 'DUWO Leiden' and his since been used mostly for housing international students. 9 furnished apartments are reserved for international employees. This location is not suited for children.
In 2007 the building was completely renovated and modernized but its character remains intact. The stained glass, the original ornaments, the enclosed garden and colours used for the interior remind one of times past.

Location

Leiden Historic Centre, close to the faculties of LAW and Humanities and the famous Hortus Botanicus.

Contract

Short stay (maximum one year)

Room

Type and size

Amount

17C, 19C, 4N, 4Z, 8

Single studio apartment
25-34 m2

5

Hugo de Grootstraat

This building was built in 1895 and used until 1907 as a pharmaceutical laboratory and until September 2004 used by the Faculty of Law of Leiden University. In 2005 the building was completely renovated and made suitable for housing international students. 11 furnished apartments are reserved for international employees. Horizon House is a national monument and has unusual, neo-gothic arched windows. It is owned by housing corporation 'DUWO Leiden'. This location is not suited for children.

Location

Leiden Historic Centre, close to the faculties of LAW and Humanities and the famous Hortus Botanicus.